Prince Bishops House 20, Cross Hill, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

A well-presented and much improved family home situated a short walk from the immediate town centre, shops and facilities.

Built circa 1860 "Prince Bishops House" has an interesting history being at one time a town Police sergeants house, the property has been sympathetically improved by the current owners with the installation of contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, an efficient combination boiler, insulation and cosmetic improvements making the house appealing to families or professionals. The property has traditional style double glazed sash windows, in-keeping with the area and offers accommodation arranged over three floors, which briefly comprises, front wood porch, slated roof and victorian finial, the entrance hall with coat closet storage, a large lounge with part panelled walls and traditional style fireplace, a kitchen dining room fitted with modern farmhouse style units, integrated dishwasher, traditional double Belfast sink and dual spray tap, a useful utility room and a cloakroom w.c. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite and there is a family bathroom with roll-top bath. On the second floor is the main bedroom which has exposed ceiling beams, a walk in wardrobe with additional large storage area at the rear and an en-suite. There are mature stocked perennial cottage garden plants, shrubs, fruit trees and spring/summer bulbs to the side and rear of the house, with lawn with gravelled paths and tranquil seating areas. Showing an abundance of colour in Spring and Summer. Gravelled seating area/patio in the back garden. Shed, Bin storage and greenhouse, private driveway for off-road parking. There are traditional dolly switches throughout the house, all electric sockets are antique brass and have usb adaptors in most rooms.

Stanhope is situated in the picturesque Durham Dales, which has a range of facilities including, Doctor and dental surgeries, chemist, independent shops and public houses. There is a primary school within the town and a comprehensive school in nearby Wolsingham. Durham and Darlington railway stations are accessible by car within 45 minutes.

MATERIAL INFORMATION:

In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance

PART A

Local Authority – Durham County Council

Council Tax Band – D

Tenure – Freehold

PART B

Property Type – Semi-detached

Property Construction – Standard

Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls

Gas Supply- Mains

Electricity supply – Mains

Water Supply – Mains (not metered)

Sewerage – Mains

Heating – Gas fired central heating via radiators

Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage

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PART C

Building Safety – (The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm)

Restrictions – Covenants which affect the property are contained within the Land Registry Title Register which is available for inspection.

Selective licencing area – no

Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction

Conservation Area – The property is in the Stanhope Conservation Area

Rights & Easements- None

Flood risk – Rivers and seas: Very Low, Surface water: Very low

Coastal Erosion – N/A

Protected Trees - NA

Planning Permission – There are no current planning applications in the locality that we are aware of. Or planning details that are known

Accessibility/Adaptations – The property has not been altered for accessibility

Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area, further searches may be required.

No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor. This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.

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